Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
504A5F
RGB
80, 74, 95
HSL
257, 12%, 33%
HSB
257, 22%, 37%
CMYK
16, 22, 0, 63
LAB
33, 6, -11
LCH
33, 13, 298
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 298
XYZ
8, 7, 12
LUV
33, 2, -15
HWB
257, 29%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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